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·THE WATER used is THE PUR- EST that can be obtained, and is skilfully Filtered on the most scientific principles.
THE MACHINERY employed is of the latest design and most approved
type.
are used,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1902.
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"SUBSCRIPTION RATES (IN AUVANCE), DAILY $30 per suraun," WEEKLY$18 per at jun.
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THE LOCAL POLICE FORCE has been ́strengthened by the return from home leave of Sergeants Cameron, Sims, MacDonall, Langley, Grant, and Lander.
| readily recognised that transactions with the | ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE closed to-day for
Celestial Empire are already practically on a the Christmas holidays sterling basis, for, generally speaking, a native conducts his transactions through the medium of a commission agent and takes the risk of exchange paying in silver at a gold rate. Of course, in introducing China Into the, subject one must not overlook the great question of indemnity which has to be paid on a sterling basis. It is,
With kindly greetings I wish to announce to the general public of Hongkong that I shall open my Store at No. 3, Des Voeux Road, on
MORE PRESENTS FOR: CHRISTMAS
IN HONGKONG SHOPS.
In continuation of our article in yesterday's issue we publish a further instalment of what our representatives have seen in some of the more prominent shops in the Colony,
MESSRS A CHEE AND CO.
The firm is well known and has cared for
It is managed and owned by Chinese and it
bons artístically arranged and neatly tied up," abundin galore, whilst tudies perquisites ul every description are to be had..
SATHE MUTUAL STORE. This store has recently unpacked their X'mas and New Yeurs goods, and to see them is to buy them. All along the shelves are to be seen the best of everything in the shape of groceries, tinned goods; Australian and Calefornian bams, fresh butter, fresh rasios, and many requisties for the making of X'mas puddings.
The daily bane in delivered free when the addres in however, a subject which does not lend Saturday morning, December 20th.-Le Mu- itself, by fair dealing, a splendid reputation. Aside from this, there are the usual X'mas
The rules r quarter and per mensem, proportional, to mosenger. On empies sent by post an alditional 81.50 per garter is chargel for past age. The postage on the weekly wua to nny part of the
world is 30 cesta por quaiter. Single Copies Daily, ten cents; Weekly, twenty
five Cents.
The Hongkong Celegraph
elegraph
Hongkong, SATURDAY, DEC. 20, 1902.
HONGKONG AND THE PROBLEM, Que will be fairly safe in predicting that, as long as Hongkong figures on maps of the world as the little speck of red adjoining the extensive daub of yellow, the Colony will
itself to the present question at issue: and, which, morcover, we have previously dealt with at considerable length. We reiterate the hope that the Government is keeping a very close watch on the question under review and is in touch with the Colonial
Office as to the Committee now, sitting for
nyon
to D'Aguilar-Street, where only X'was and seasonable goods are on view. Here almost
THE SECOND SREET COLLAPSE requires but the smallest power of penetrations. This firm has a special store in No, The trial of the contractors in connection with observe the motto of the firm is "small profits and quick sales." Messrs. A, Chee the collapse of buildings in Second Street was continued at the Supreme Court to-day, and knd Co. can supply you with all kinds of furni- ture, electro-plated, glass and China wares, adjourned till Monday.
filters, lamps, counterpanes, and, in fact, all
MR. WING CULONG.
fond parents to g ve, the place a visit as early anything can be had, and we would advise
as pussible, for' according to the manager, "we have more than we can do, and since the
shop was opened, we have done a roaring.
THE COUNCIL MEETING: The meeting household requisites. They also have a first- of the Legislative Council for Monday is post-class photographic department and one of
trade." their achievements is to exhibit and sell poned till Tuesday at the same time owing to the prolongation of the Criminal Sessions.pre-nothing except that which is useful. venting the attendance of the Attorney-General. For the finest Book of Views published in black and white go to Le Munyon's, He has it in the latest style of photographic paper. They are all new and interesting Views of Hong- kong. To see one. is to buy one. Send onc Panoramic. Views that are beauties. R. E. V. C..-The Royal Engineer Variety Clubs
For pearls, diamonds, jadestone ware, éurios, silks, carved ivoryware and grasscloths go to Wing Cheong's. Grasscloth particularly is a great speciality and this well-known firm takes a particular delight in explaining how the glue is taken from the stiff cane-like weed leaving the beautiful silky material. The ivory also is
marvellous work of the carvers, who are able to
always be struggling with a problem of more every merchant would be far greater with a to your friends at home. He also bus some very interesting illustrating, as it does, the
turn their art to the most delicate work. The made, while in other departments the same skill in execution and design is noticeable.
NR. O. GIRAULT. For all eatables that are in demand
especially at Christmas time Mr. Girault is
THE HONGKONG STUDIO.
For Christmas photographs and cards of all description go to the Hongkong studio at No. Hongkong, Kowloon and Canton, are offered 43. Queen's Road Central. All views of
forsale at very moderate prices. In photography, enlarging, develop ng toning and crayon work, is a speciality. A large assortment of Koda's and cameras of all descriptions are now in
stock.
-WAI YUNG. A call to Wai Yung, photographer at No. D'Aguilar Street will be a pleasure to anyone
only newly opened and consequently, the photographic stock in hand is of the most modern and improved pallem. Views of all · description suitable for Christmas presents are
the purpose of considering the desirability, or "otherwise, of a fixity of exchange for the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States, We cannot remain on a silver basis if those Colonies adopt the gold currency, and especially when it is considered that a sterling standard for Hongkong would be advancing the outposts of gold a little nearer China, to say nothing of the fact that the stability of or less perplexing solution. The first and fixity of exchange. The Government ought foremost is perhaps the difficulty of our to take note that whatever action is thought. observance of the Venice Convention in desirable should be done instantly relation to quarantine. Another, which has simultaneously with Singapore. Ifwearca day 8ave a concert at the Soldier's Club last evening jewellery is also very cleverly and artistically with an artistic turn of mind. The store is happily been overcome by the Kowloon behind Singapore we may be twopence down THE BEST INGREDIENTS only Extension Convention, obtained for us our by that time. Here there is even more
reason for fixity than for the Straits Settle strategical security. Rejecting the con- sideration of minor problems, which inevi.ments and the Federated Malay States which tably crop up from time to time, we are face are to a certain extent, producing districts. to face with that relating to the currency.
"There the producer would be adversely We have already dwelt upon this subject affected by the adoption of a gold standard at considerable length, and have given because in the event of a fall in ex- views, principally from the Straits Settle change there would be a premium on the ments, as affecting the question from export of products. In Hongkong we have The para no products, but act simply as a half way ENGLISH EXPERTS their various standpoints.
house between China and London. Everyone Manage our Factories, and their
who has seriously considered the problem, practical knowledge and constant
and especially those largely interested in the supervision enable us to produce
commerce of the Colony, should co-operate, as far as in him lay, to bring about a good waters of unrivalled excellence and
solution, and the Government, therefore, purity.
would have nothing to fear in bringing for- ward the suggested remedy for the present grave crisis in currency affairs.
GUARANTEEING ABSOLUTE PURITY.
mount importance of the matter, how ever, makes it so that it can never be discussed ad nauseum. This furnishes the ground for us to bring the subject up to public notice again so soon, especially in view of the report that the apparent indifference of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce has been aroused to a sense of immediate action, which is contemplated by A. S. WATSON & Co., the Committee of that commercial body.
LIMITED,
The Hongkong Dispensary.
Chemists and Druggists by Appoint ment to .E. the Governor and
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With the individual or collective views of the members constituting the Committee of the local Chamber we do not at present profess to claim any acquaintance. These will, we hope, be made public, when public opinion is sufficiently ripe
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
Go to Le Munyan's for your Kodaks, Films,, Dry Plates, Ihotographic Papers, Chemicals, in fact anything photographic. We positively. do the best developing and printing in the
an admirable caterer Chocolates, bonbons, crackers and candies are to be had at most moderate prices and no trouble has been spared to make these delicacies as attractive to the
when an excellent and varied programme was rendered. The entertainment ended up with a laughable sketch in one act, entitled Chiselling, performed by Messrs. W. Burgess, H. R. George, F. Varney and E. Jenkins. CONTRACTOR SUMMONED |--A contraċ- tor was summoned this morning by Mr. P. T. Crip, inspector of Buildings, for using un bunt bricks, and bad mortar, and for bad bond. ing in certain walls at 163 and 165 Aramer St Taikoksul. Mr. Harsten appeared for the defence, and called Mr. Turner, architect, who said that the ricks, moitar and work were above the average. The case was dismissed. ́ROCES AND SHOALS :-H. M. 5. Rumbierit
returned from Chapel Islands yesterday and reports:-interesting investigation has been made of the rocks between Chapel Island and
the Mainland in that vicinity, resulting in the confirmation of the reported rock; lowest water obtained was a fathoms and several shoal spots have been located'; in fact, the bouton in these parts has shown itself to be very irregular..
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS IN PERIL: The Christmas cracker has been declared an explosive within the meaning of the Explosives Act. Dublin shopkeepers have been threatened with severe penalties unless they take out to take the matter into its most serious Orient.
licences, and store their deadly bonbons in consideration. And that tire cannot be
iron cases in a separate building. Inquiry at FORWARD PARCELS by 6, 5. Ballagres are Whitehall elicits the fact that in the opinion of long coming. Meanwhile, we have been
now ready for delivery, impelled in the interest of the com
the Home Office the inspector is within his rights, though the official policy is not to-inter. mercial class,
less than in thePUBLIC HOLIDAYS-The following public fere in cases of such a trifting breach of the interest of those who are seriously holidays will be observed in Hongkong, Viz÷-
law. affected by the depreciation of silver, to ap- Christmas and Boxing Days, and January ist.
no
relating to the naturalization of aliens will
BRITISH ENGINES FOR JAPAN:-The on their State railways. Messrs. Dubs and and Co. have secured the contract for thirty.
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eye as to the palate. Besides this Mr. Girault can supply one with other more substantial necessities, to say nothing of a huge collection of toys..
CHEONG SHING,
Cheong Shing's store is opposite that of Messrs. C. J. Gaupp and Ca, and for curiosities rivals many a young museum. Precious stones and native workmanship in grasscloth, ivoryware and silk are some of the special features and the premises are well worth a vist.
THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
on sale.
THE CHINESE OF HONGKONG.
A LOYAL COMMUNITY,
· A correspondent kindly forwards the filow. ing interesting article which appeared in a recent issue of the Regiment -
Tien Yu Wo Huang (God Bless our King) There are no more loyal subjects in His Majesty's world wide Empire than the Chi nese of Hongkong, and none more ready to respond to any call on their sympathies or patriotism. Hongkong especially subscribed very freely towards memorials of Her late The Victoria Dispensary boasts some of the Majesty's Jubilee and Diamond Jubiler, and most scientific filtering machines in the Colony also contributed the largest Colonial subscrip and their rated waters have always beention to the National Memorial in London the perfumery line they can supply extractions al renowned for excellence and purity. In the greater portion coming from the pockets of
our Chinese fellow citizen. They came for the most delightful and varied description. ward with their accustomed liberality to pro- while in all their special departments of busi-vide funds for the celebration in that Colony of ness they hold unrivalled success.
his Majesty's Coronation, and yet were not forgetful of the metropolis of the Empire to which they are proud to belong. To evidence that feeling the Hongkong Daily Press and the native paper Chung Ngoi-San Po, issned from the same office, displayed outside their windows in Fleet Street on the occasion of the Royal Procession a Chinese Scroll sent from one of the smallest, but by no means least important of the British Dominions beyond the seas. This decoration, which was brought to England by the Coronation con-
was intended to be displayed last June shows
green on a crimson field the Chicese charac ters" Ten Yu Wo Huang, meaning" God Bless our King.".
MESSRS, A. RITCHIE AND CO.
Mr. Archibald Ritchie, shipchandler, wine and spirit merchant, ship agent, tobacconist and general 'wholesale and retail dealer, is a weltknown merchant in the Colony, for he is to be seen everywhere, especially about the harbour, racing about and filling one order book after another, Almost everything is to be found at, his store, and the secret of his success is that lie caters for the public and has such large sales that he can afford to sell the
MESSRS. RUTTONJEE AND COMPANY,
proach such gentlemen as in our opinion | NATURACIZATION-The Ordinance Japanese have decided to use British engines best goods at little more than wholesale prices, tingent of the Hongkang Volunteer Corps, and are likely to give material for thought and suggestions for profitable action. of these is a well-known local
come into operation on the 1st January next,
CHEE & CO., Inancier with a vast experience of the trade SUBSIDIES TO MISSIONS: -Deputy lacitives in competition with German and
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17A; QUEEN'S ROAD.
of China, who is now in conduct of an insitu- tion whose interests are altogether bound up in the matter of exchange, and, whose opinion accordingly canics no inconsiderable amount of weight in the matter of finance. As one also who has displayed a keen public FURNITURE spirit in matters of common weal, and who
DEALERS.
RAWING-ROOM,
DINING-ROOM,
and BEDROOM
ELECTRO-PLATED,
GLASS, and
FURNITURE.
CHINA WARES.
PASTEUR'S MICROBE-PROOF
FILTERS,
ROCHESTER LAMPS,
WHITE TURKISH TOWELS.
COUNTERPANES.
COOKING RANGES,
KITCHEN UTENSILS, and
HOUSEHOLD REQUISITES.
GOOD WORK.
PROMPT RETURN. Hongkong, 8th July, 1902.
Dubief in his repart on French Forei,n Affairs advocates the suppression of subsidies to missions in the East and Far East,
THE REV. W. H. DUNKERLY, M. A,
Colonial Chaplain of Singapore, has been appointed by the Bishop of Singapore and Sarawak to be Archdeacon of Singapore in
succession to the Ven." John Perham,
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consolation for the fact that when the New Zealand Government decided upon tenders of a precisely similar nature a few weeks ago the firm. engine-building, was not given to a Kritish
CONSULS WILL INVADE CHINA 1erhaps not the least interesting result of the
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Street and its surroundings there stands out In the crowded neighbourhood of D'Aguilar in great prominence Messrs. H. Ruttonjee's store, which at present is practically piled with. good things for this festive season. A repre- sentative of this paper was cordially shown over the premises by the genial proprietor, Mr. H. Ruttonjee, and what he saw, com- pletely took the wind out of his sails. that time the store was simply crowded. One sees here, Raphael Tuck's Xmas and New Year cards, sweets from the factories of Cadbury, and many French firms, groceries of all description, wines of various brands, and of the best quality, and last but not least, Rutonjce's famous Xmas and New Year cakes, of his own special make, ranging from two to
Ruttonjee's stores, they are up to the mark, and almost anything can be had. These stores both in Hongkong and Kowloon are certainly worth a visit.
THE "HANSA” ADRIFT.›
D. MAG'S TWO CUINA MERCHANTS STEAMERS
has given his opinion in all such affairs with evident judgment and forethought his views, which we are enabled to place before our readers, should be accepted with no small amount of consideration. They should be given due weight. In them is seen the desirability for a change in our currency in (Generat Chairman the Inspector of Schools,) níonth. As it is also practically certain that five pounds weight. In a word, in Mr. steamers she collided with are rather badly
order as he puts it, to advance the gold out- posts further into the dividing barriers between gold and silver in China. His suggestion that Government should keep well in touch with the progress of the Singapore Currency Committer now sitting in London is one whose merits' must surely commend it to our Colonial authorities, and we trust that the hint will be taken, if it has not already been acted upon, in order that Hongkong may benefit at the earliest and most opportune moment by any change which may come as the result of the Com-
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EXAMINATION OF. INTERPRETE!S H.E. the Governor has been pleased to appoini the following to be members of a Board for the examination of Interpreters The Registrar Mr. F. A. Hazeland and Mr. C. Clementi,
secretary.
To the ladies and the picture loving people of Hongkong: You have something coming
from nie in the way of a Souvenir on my Grand Opening Day. Please give us the pleasure of extending to you a token of our friendship and an introduction of ourselves to you. Very truly, LeMunyon,
-conclusion.by.Sir.James. Mackay of the treaty with China for the abolition of the Likin dues will be a great increase in the number of Bri- tish Consuls in the Celestial Empire, and we may therefore expect to see a number of an- nouncements in this connection early next other Powers -especially Germany and France -will follow sait, it seems likely that China will be subjected to quite a consular invasion some time in the year 1903.
TRUTH AGAIN. —A clipping from. Truth
reads:-A garrison order in force at Hongkong, dealing with paragraph 1,009 King's Regula tions, lays down that in no case will per mission be granted for N.C.O.'s or men to wear plain, clothes, epless proceeding beyond British BORD OF EXAMINERS-The following territory. This seems an ingenious plan for list of members of the Board of Examiners is nullifying paragraph 1,09. There is little in- published in the Government Gasell:-The ducement for non-commissioned officers and Hon, F. H. May, □ M.G. (Chairman), Mr. T. | private soldiers at Hoogkong to go on excur Sercombe Smith, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Co.,sions outside British territory; and they have, Hun. A. M. Thomson, Rev T. We Pearce, therefore, Intle or no, opportunity of availing Hon. A. W. Brewin, Mr. J. Dyer Ball, Rev. G. themselves of the privilege of wearing plain Gussman, Mr. E. A. Irving, (Secretary), Rev. II. R. Wells, Mr. A. Sein and Mr. C. Clemeuli.
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clothes.
WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY Last even
BY KIND PERMISSION of L-Col, Birding in the Union Church School Hail, Mr. Brand wood and officers, the Band of the roth Bombay Infamy will play at the longkong intel
to-day from 8 to 9.30 p.m..
PROGRAMME... Starch..."The Royal Engineer "....B. Blauchton, 2. Quadrilte...S. H. Plusfare "...
Godfroy, 3. Vale....." Dolores,"
Waldenfel Selection The Derby Day". Barquet. Better Land. F. 11. Cowen," ...Fare bech. 6) Polk..........."Toujouri Galaņi” a.....
PHOTOGRAPHIC mitte's inquiry, and prove to the benefit of
DEPARTMENT.
our sister Colony. Let Singapore's initiative redound to the, advantage of Hongkong. DEVELOPING and PRINTING
UNDERTAKEN for AMATEURS. From many quarters it is argued that a change in the currency of Hongkong could never be satisfactorily accomplished owing [7281 to the many difficulties confronting a fixity of exchange in a colony bordering upon a BAY VIEW HOTEL. vast area where the white metal is so freely used. This point was argued at length, and we were assured that no insurmountable diffi- culties stood in the way of the adoption of a stable currency in Hongkong. Bangkok and Java are already on a gold basis, the Philip pines will probably follow suit, and it is very likely that the Straits Settlements and the MARINE APPOINTMENTS: The follow Federated Malay States will soon be trading ing appointments with effect from the 1st with a gold currency. Consequently it behoves September last have been made-Mr. James Macdonald be to Government Marine Surveyor, us in Hongkong to look to our monetary sys in succession to Mr. Kobert C. Dixon, retired tem before being called upon to bear the. W. A Crake, to the assistant Marine burden of silver, which is sure to be dumped Surveyor, is succession to Mr. James Macdonald, in this Colony, with the natural very serious promoted; and Mr. W. Orchat to be second consequences to trade and commerce. So assistant marine surveyor, in succession to Mr. lar as the Chinese are concerned it will be W, A Crake, promoted
BEST BRANDS OF WINES AND- Liquors A SPECIALTY.
DINNERS AND TIFFINS SERVED ON SHORT NOTICE.
ÖYSTERS, STEAKS, CHOPS, &c.
AT ALL HOURS.
Messrs. J. H. DOWNS and JCHRISTIE
Proprietors
Hongkong, 8th December, 1902
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God Save the King.
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gave a lecture and demonstration on the above subject. Mr. Braidwood read a description of
the apparatus, and what led up to the present atainment, while Mr. Brand, who had pre- pared the whale, quietly but successfully con- ducted the illustrative demonstrations. To wards the close clear and emphalic communi, cation was held with 11.31,S. Glory now moored in the Harbour. Hearty appreciation war ex- pressed at the close. Mr. W. M. Watson pro sided over an audience which almost filled the large Hall, joka
I wish to anounce to the cit zans of Bongkang that I shall be able to take orders, and complete in a workmanlike manner, any half tones, etching, engraving, collatype or three color process job, which might be brought to me, in about sixty days Have been delayed because my machinery is not here as yet. LeMunyoa.go
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G. FALCONER AND COMPANY.
As one of the firms in the jewellery line. Mesits G. Falconer, and. Company, stands unparalled. In their shop fronts, beautiful and artistic pieces of jewellry are on view, and daily attract the attention of admiring crowds. Their selection of real, English jewellery is worth inspecting and one cannot go to a better place to buy su table presents than at this store. Inside the premises, one is lost with admiration through the thousand and one beautiful things on view. Rings studded with all sorts of valuable gens are to be seen, watches of the best make and quality are on view, necklaces, brooches, scarf pins, studs links, watch chains, charms, and other useful articles are delightfully displayed. One cannot help admiring them, and this combined with the fact that these things are imported direct from home, and sold at the same price`gives | one the pression that it is more of a store in Bond Street or in Oxford Street. Truly this
respected Company, has retained its reputation
as first class jewellers, and those in quest of jewellery for presents should give the firm 'a visit.
THE PHARMACY
This pharmacy, which has recently opened business, is really worth inspecting. It is first class dispensary, and under European manage
ment. Besides the usunt medicines, arranged neatly in rows on the shelf, are to be seen, all sorts of perfumery, imparted direct from Paris, Land and New York. The firm has also pre pured far the festive season, and suitable pre- senis in the shape of the best of confectionaries are on view. Cadboy's chocolates packed in dainty boxes are displayed, French-bon
The German cruiser. Hansa during the high wind on the night of the 14th inst, broke away from her. moorings in the river opposite the French Bund at Shanghai, and got adrift, fouling two of the China Merchants :teuniers. lying at Kin-lee-yuen, smashing up the German mail bouy which afterwards sank. Fortunately she was not greatly damaged herself, but the
injured. The cruiser was taken down the next day to the Lower Reach whore she can do no further damage and safely moored off the Yargize-poo Creek.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS DUE.
- Canadian (Athenian) to-morrow. "Canadian (Empress of China) aznd inst.:
German ( Dayern) 231d inst... German (Prinzess Irene) 24th inst.
· Indian (Catherine Apear) 24th inst." American (Hongkong Maru) 24th inst. American (China) 31st inst. American (Doric)-8th prox..
The Silk ex Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s R.M,S. Empress of India arrived in New York on the 19th inst.
The C. M. S. N. Co.'s steamer Hyson left
Moji yesterday, the 19th inst., for this port and is due here on 23rd inst
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The O. 5. S. Co.'s steamer Ulysses left via Amoy and is due here on 23rd inst Shanghai yesterday, the 19th inst, for this port
The Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s R.M.S Empress of Japan arrived at Shanghai at 4 am, this morning, and left, at midnight same Eday, for Nagasaki where she is due to arrive at
9 a.m., on Monday, the 22nd inst.A Empress of China arrived at Nagasaki at 9 The Canadian Pacifio Railway Co.'s R.M.S.
again of 3 pun, same day, for Shanghai where
on Friday, the 19th inst, and leaves
she is due to arrive at 4 àm.; on Sonday, the 21st insta
The Imperial German Mail steamer Princess Trine canying the German Mails with dates from Berlin of the 15th ulto, has left Singapore yesterday, the 19th ins), at 2 p.m., and may be expected bere un ar about Wednesday, the 24 ins at dayligh
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